Angelica lithium (Latin Archangelica officinalis) is a plant known in folk medicine for centuries. Apparently, angelica was given to people by the Archangel Gabriel himself, in the Middle Ages cultivated by monks and considered a miracle cure for all diseases, and chewing the angelica root was considered a recipe for longevity. Angelica has been used as a medicine for digestive disorders and as an ointment for ulcers and wounds. Angelica was also part of a medieval drug called teriak, produced, among others, from dried vipers and other ingredients of animal, plant and mineral origin. Angelica tea was used as a remedy for heartburn, food poisoning and as an adjunct to cleanse the lungs and sinuses in the case of diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract. Angelica decoction was also used as a gargle.
Called European ginseng angelica has great healing properties and is still used in natural medicine today.
Angelica is a source of coumarin, furocoumarin, glycosides, tannins and organic acids as well as pectins, tannins, vitamin C and B vitamins. Angelica supports digestion by increasing the secretion of gastric juice and other digestive juices, accelerates and improves intestinal peristalsis, which has a relaxing effect in constipation, also helps to remove gas and flatulence. Try Angelica Root in the form of dried seeds, from which you can prepare tea. Angelica relieves nausea. Has properties cleansing the body of toxins, as it supports the secretion of saliva, urine and sweat. Diaphoretic and expectorant action angelica has a positive effect on the removal of residual secretions and faster “sweating” of diseases with colds and flu. Angelica supports the body during alcohol, drug and nicotine addiction treatments.
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Angelica warms up, stimulates blood circulation and revives. It is also recommended for use externally, in the form of a tincture or decoction as a means for rubbing or a warming bath for people struggling with the problem of cold hands and feet. Wraps, rubs and decoction baths from angelica they help to deal with muscle pain, rheumatism, they help with radiculitis and even athlete’s foot, as well as with atopic dermatitis, ulcerations and other damage to the epidermis. Antibacterial action angelica it also supports healing and treatment of inflammations in the oral cavity.
Angelica has a calming and anti-neurotic effect. It supports the body in the fight against insomnia, anxiety and depression. It has an anti-migraine effect. It is a component of herbal tablets and sedative drops.
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Angelica it is also used in the kitchen. Candied stalks and leaf petioles angelica, fried in sugar are the pride of many confectionery products. Fresh angelica it is used as a seasoning – the root and fruit go well with meat dishes, fish and sauces. Angelica it is an ingredient of tinctures and liqueurs, and even vodka. Dziegielówka, Chartreuse vodka and home-made tinctures owe their taste and properties to this angelica.
Angelica and Sosnowski’s borscht
There is a confusion angelica with Sosnowski’s borscht, another plant from the celery family, of a similar size and shape. Sosnowski’s borscht causes severe skin burns. Angelica it differs from Sosnowski’s borscht by the color of the stems, the shape of leaves and inflorescences and the flowering period, however, in order to avoid unpleasant consequences of a mistake, it is not recommended to pick wild plants without certainty as to their species.
Contraindications
It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.